SAM ESTERHOLM LLC
USDOT 1305840 • N4710 CEMETERY RD, PRENTICE, WI, 54556
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-748433 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L14898 | ON FILE | May 12, 2011 | Oct 7, 2011 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L14898 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2011 | Nov 6, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L14898 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2011 | Nov 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L14898 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2011 | Oct 7, 2011 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC748433 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC748433 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(a) | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | 87528979 | Roadside | WI | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Details unavailable | No |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 86483528 | Roadside | WI | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2SLLHOS, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 86023016 | SOUTH RANGE WI | WI | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.55C1-B, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| May 7, 2024 | 81584944 | EAU CLAIRE WI | WI | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.11(a)(1), 392.2, 393.78 | No |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 81010537 | SOUTH RANGE WI | WI | Level 1 | MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.47(e), 393.53B-B | Yes |
| May 3, 2023 | 78532319 | ALTOONA (CITY) | WI | Level 2 | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.83(a), 393.13(c)(3), 393.11 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MARSHFIELD | STH 013 SB | ...148555 | SAM ESTERHOLM LLC |
| Jun 14, 2005 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records